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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
GOVERNOR sCALEs's HEALTH.
NeRTH.sTATE TEACHERS.
Incidents of Their Visit TO wash.
ington.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch. J
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 4, 1887.
After a quiet evening Saturday on sun
day morning many OF the North Carolina
Teachers Assembly went to DR.. Suther-
lands church. 1t was supposed that Mrs.
Cleveland would be present. but she did
not come in from Oak View. The sermon
contained some caustic references to In
gersOll.
This morning by special courtesy OF Will
liam Saunders, Esq, in charge to Captain
benson, the assembly had the opportunity
Of visiting the conservatOries and green
houses connected with the Agricultural
DEPARTMENT. These are not open usually
on national holiday. The National Ma
scum was next visited. The mIneraOsical
department. with its splendid display OF
Jewels and ores, attracted much attention.
The curious were interested IN the display
OF the presents TO General Grant, now ac-
cessible to visitors, in WashiugtOn's
camp equipage, Franklin's press, An
drew JacksOn's uniform worn at New
Orleans, and such things, and the
stone images just brought from Easter
island, that strange spot OF earth 10 a waste
of waters. While at the Museum the as
sembly was called together in the lecture
room, and Mr.. Harr6ll, the faithful secre-
tsry, who has labOred so bard for the vel
F-,v ~ DUUy, was presented Win n
gold-headcd cane by Professor Holt, OF Oak
Ridge, and with a golden badge by Miss
Carter, Of Durham, in behalf Of the menu
bers present. Mr.. IIarrell was utterly sur
pri,cd, and accepted in a handsome specs.
The assembly then proceeded to Mount
Vernon, where a delightful DAY was en-.
loved. The tomb Of Washington was
Oraped with flags in honor OF the Fourth.
and on the sarcophagus lay fresh palm
branches and white immOrleleS. The
grounds were filed with parties rambling
through the sacred inclosure. or course the
North Carolina room was visited. Among
other things it contains a superb old cabi
net presented 10y Mrs. j. 5. Carr, Of OAR
ham. About 200 members OF the assembly
were photographed in group at the mgn.
sion by Luke Dillon, OF Washington, the
official photographer. Tonight many At
terd the opera, anl tomorrow the home
ward Journey will be taken; but some will
stop at Old Point Comfort 10 visit the Mary.
land Teachers Association. The whole
trip has been one OF the highest enjoyment
aud value, and will long be remembered by
all who " ere 50 fortunate as TO be OF tbs
party,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
RLAINE's EYE To BUSINESS.
Various Channels where He MigaI
be Financially Useful Abroad.

A prominent Washington correspondent
is responsible for the folio wing story:
II heard the Other day that Mr. Blane''
visit 10 London was not entirely one OF re-
creation and rest, but that he bad been en-
powered to transact little business. u
appears, IL my information Is correct, thai
Mr.. Blaine il largely interested In mines
and railroads In West Virginia, and that
the owners OF some OF these properties
have intrusted him TO enter into
negotiations to sell them II suit
able Offer can be obtained. What par
ticular property Is to be placed on the mar
Set, /, Of course, do not know; but the
most important interest Dir. Blaine has 10
West Virginia Is the iust-completed rail
road communicating with the Baltimore
and Ohio. opening up an almost untouched
field OF iron and coal. This road has been
constructed BY few very wealthy men, the
leading spirit being ex-senator Henry G..
Davis. The report gave no details, aud
but for it coming from a well.infOrme
sOurce--one OF the close friends OF the ex-
Secretary OF State and the OK Senator from
West Virginia. should not have given
crpdence 10 n ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
THE RAILWAY MYSTERY
The Fowl that was Tatchcd from an
Egg FOund Near the Mur-
dered Girl

A Railway special says: Behind red
white, and blue curtains in store D. II
Cherry street JuStce.Of-the- Peace slIc
Crane, who was elected last spring Dyer
the Republican candidate, William X.
Frazee, by one majority, has been in his
element during The entire day exhibiting
Mystery, the young rooster which WAS
haiched from one OF the eggs picked 70 at
the side OF the poor girl who was fOlnd
murdered last March in Central avenue in
the outskirts OF this beautiful little qtT.
The shelf was pecked shout one ninth
after the egg was found, and the
young fowl has grown 10 be a fhe,
large one. When Standing erect he yill
measure at least fifteen or sixteen inches TO
the top Of his comb. He Is perfectly blaik.
and l. covered from bill TO toes with log
feathers. and is 10 marked contrast will 4
Chinese chicken OF The same age, whichis
no larger than a quail, and Is perfectly vSd
OF a ieathery or downY yesture. Thee
two chickens were exhibited in one cage,
while IN another vas taking crow ami
two tame white mice. Behind screen 10
one corner OF the store o gentleman named
Winans turned the crank OF an orsanette.
which furnished the SIDE entertainment for
their ten cents for the privilege OF seeing
Mystery snd the other curiositIes which
justice Crane had extensively advertised
in all the settlements within a radius Of six
miles OF Railway.
In another cage was ben which, by
way Of joke, was declared TO be the oae
which laid the egg from which Mystery
wss haichod, and with her wss the hen
xyh feh q hal ~
lice. Sergeant George Conger had the egg
hstched he had faint hope that the breed
OF the chicken might indicate The hennery
from which the eggs found near the MUIR
dsred gIl bad been taken. Mystery seems
to be cross between the Cochin breed and
the Leghorn. Nobody who his studied
the chick has yet yentured TO say where
the egg came from. Ssrgeint Conger has
received an offer OF $50 for Mystery from
a Newark man. who wants to exhibit 1t,
but bo has declined it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
Contemporary Mixed.

The National Republican OF yesterday
has an article on the Declaration OF hide
pendence and the relations OF some OF the
signers thereof to the institution OF slave
~. Among other things our eoutem-
porary says;
"The defenders OF slavery In the past
have been in the habit OF iustifyiDe 1t by
appealing TO the action OF the men who
signed the great charter OF our liberties,
which says that all men are created free
and equal and yet themselves held black
men as slaves. The claim was that these
men, whose words aud acts will pass
sdown the corridor OF time as among the
boldest and bravest recorded, did not be-
litve that black men were included when
they declared all nen are created free and
equal"
Oh my! We are very much afraid that
the editor Of the Republican has been sadly
neelcciful Of the duty that Is supposed to
be incumbent on every American patriot
on the Fourth OF July. He certainly did
not read "lhe great charter Of our liberties :"
ON that day unless he got hold OF revised
edition prepared especially for the Republic
can party and the abolition agitators. We
have before us three copies of the Declaration
OF Ipdependence--one a fac SimiIe, and most
diligent search fails 10 discover the words
call mea are created free and equal"
However, on second thought. II occurs to US
that we may have been too swift In charging
our contemporary with neglect OF duty.
II Ia possible that he ioay have gotten SUI.
perlatively and exuberaniiy patriotic aud
read both the Declaration OF indie.
pcndenee and the Virginia Bill OF
Rights. The former great charter saws
eve hold these truths TO be seli.evident,
that all men are created equal" &c. The
latter declares "tbat all men are by nature
equally free aud independent, and have Ger.
tain Inherent rights" &c. II Is also pos
sible TO understand how, amid the
excitement produced by over indul-
sence In lemonade, horse-cakes, aud
peppermint candy, our contemporary
might, Ike a certain Vice President did
on one occasion, evolve an entirely aew
declaration from a mixture OF the
two charters referred 10. At al
events, we are disposed to give him
The benefit OF doubt We would rather
that be should have read both the insiru.
ments from which we sve quoted, together
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
Personal.

Mrs. Cleveland, or "Donna Frances, -
as she Is now popularity called, receives
daily most youmnous mail importunlng
for money, for Influence, for Offices, and
even for pensions for mutlated heroes.
Secretary Eudieott says that he IA very
fond OF reading, but finds little time to In.
dulge bis taste In that direction. al read
The magazines nearly always, and books
when get chance. IL would be hard b
name either my fayorite poet or prose
author"
The Price Of Wales originated the idea
OF the jubilee Jugs which were distributed
TO the London children last week. SIM
lar cups were distributes TO tue Russian
popuace on the occasion Of the marriage
Of the present Car to the sister Of Tie
Princess OF Wales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
Paris Americas Register. !


The imperial bell OF Cologne, one Of the
largest in the world, is famous not alone
for its Dimensions and Its powerful sound,
but still more for its persistent silence.
For now upward OF four years its bronze
mouth has not spoken; in fact, the bell has
never yet invited the faithful to service,
because it remains thus far uDblessed by
the Church, although the present incum-
bent Of the ArchiepiscOpal see has resided
nearly two years within the shadow OF the
deme. Quite recently the architect OF the
Cathedral formally appealed IT, the ecclesi-
astical dignitary, DR.. Krementz. VINO, how.
ever. lays the blame TO the Government
authorities. In turn the Minister OF Wor-
nip has since been addressed on the sab.
Jet OF the bell, and it is now believed that
he will ere long take the necessary steps
to have il soemnly consecrated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

,,on Il cont,ins, aud that 1t Is The duty OF
,haIr leaders. soon 10 assemblefn convention
~ posroke. 10 declare for the repeal Of
law which Is rejected by those 10 wnom y
,va. oaeyed. and 10 give notice thai Inc
rsorIe are RENTED TO their sovereign rieht
- lila the debt In their own way, Tree
sron, onv con,traint but what They them.
selves shsIl choose 10 assume as their NOR"
duty and not their legal obligation.
one man at least has given notice tni, ns
will, favor such a course, nDd L app'anh
him for IT. Lieutenant Governor JOIN ~.
Massey has Given distinct notice that ne
cpiertajns this oplnio1. From the DegIh-
ming of this war upon Nirginia-a war
conceived IN rapacity. commenced IN onoo-
nv and carried on by the aid OF Judges
whose DEGREES are a blot upon iurispru.
dence-Mr. Massey has been the true and
steady friend Of the people. FIRM, COOL
circumspect, wary. sagsciou', consistent,
he has stood by them through AL thelr
Gohls. and has earned and won
their confidence. This Is what he has
lately said, as published iu the s,eno
erarhic report OF the proceedings
81 the Joint committee, House Docu'
ment &. DID. 1850: shaving been
one of The men who agreed 10 that settle
ment. propose 10 stand nv IL, unl'ss
II be SET aside without my con,eat
| propose TO pay every dollar, prncl-
pa and interest, in good fiith, tha'
that bill provides for; but II, contrary TO
our wish, that settlement be re0pened, we
shall nropose-certainly j for one-That
the people OF Virginia endorse, and TINT Is
the eliminating from that bill what we be-
lieve was improperly placed In IT, And
no man doubts that the late negotiations
have "re0pened" the settlement.
II is generally known that Dir. Msss'y's
figures admit debt OF only about sl2.ODO,-
GOO, the remainder Of the sum, As ascer-
tanned by the Riddleberger bill, having
been inserted, no one knows for what
reason, by General Malone. But This ium
OF el2,OO0,O00 is In my judgment nearly
double as much a. can be claimed uader
settlement as between individuals In
court OF equity. But II we come, AZ under
the exasp eration provoked by the bond
holders we may come, TO the real justice
of the matter. then 1t will be decided that
the state OF Virginia owes nothing. All
the debt ia due by those who de4poiled US,
due by the United States. TO them in the
beginning the creditors should have been
ref. Trtd for payment, and | for one care
not how soon constitutional amendment
shall annousce that a. the opinion OF Viz
GINA, and az the principle upon which she
decides 10 net. w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

with Mdgna CAorta and Mons's Utopis,
and gotten them all twisted together, than
believe that the flame Of patriotism does
not burn IN his breast. As to the
relations 70 slavery Of the southern men
who signed the Declaration OF Indepen.
deuce, the logic Of events goes to show
that slavery would have been abolished M
some Of the southern States long before the
war II the northern antl-slavery fanatics
bad attended 10 their own business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
The PHILADELPHIA Press SAYS :

General Armistesd died as a brave man
would wish, falling foremost OF his com.
mand, and the monument Philadel phia
soldiers propose TO erect for him within the
Union lines will command tire approval OF
every man who believes that the Union can
afford to honor the valor opposed to 1t as
generously as the defeated have given their
loyalty to the flag they once opposed"
True, and we sincerely hope the Press
will not forget its record In this matter
when In the next presidential campaign ii
Is tempted TO wave the bloody shirt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
The Providence Journal saws

There may be some truth in the de-
claration Of the southern papers that had
the Asbury-Park race episode occurred in
the South there would have been 'howl
Of Indignation in northern papers. Yet,
il this is so, il may be suggested that our
southern friends could not better condemn
the spirit which they reprobate than by a
little vigorous 'howing' in behalf Of the
Asbury-Park negroes"
But the South has no reason to howl,
seeing that 1t has never had the hypocrisy
TO advocate social equality. The Journals
little gun is not only badly aimed, but is
charged with Kicking load.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

AN ExAnrLE.-On the 1th OF July, 1887,
the anniversary Of the day on which the
British colonies IN America declared them
selves independent OF Great Britain, their
mother country, Mr.. BLAINE and other
Americans assembled In that mother coun-
try 10 celebrate the achievement OF that iu-
dependence. Mr.. BLAINE made speech,
and amongst other things said:
we celebrate the day on foreign soil,
with the generous people OF the British
isle giving their presence and their sympa.
ties and contributing by their art and
beauty 10 The completeness OF an occasion
which is at once inspiring and memora-
ble.v
Let The generous people" OF the North
follow ibis good example, Mr.. BLAINE
Indeed, many OF them have already signfled
that they are In favor OF maniiesting the
same sort Of generosity" In this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
New Books.

A Game of Chance. BY ANNE SHELDON
COOMBS, author Of 4" As Common Nor.
tails" New York: ID. APPLETON Il Co.
1887.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
A DdteleSS Bargain. A Novel. BY c. L,
PIRKIs, author Of LADY Lovelace,"
. &c. New York: ID. APPLETON q Co.
1887. Price in paper 80 cents.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON Il co.
Society Verse by american Writers. Sc.
lected by ERNEST De LANcEY PETERSON.
New YORK BENJAMIN & BELL. 1887.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Mr.. IacoupS MSddrtnture. A Novel. by
EDGAR SALTUs. New York: BENJAMIN
q BELL. 1887.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON Il Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
NORTH CAROLINA.
NHws NOTES GATHERED HERE AND
THERE AT RALRIGH.
Current Matters-College Improvements
Personals The Health Of
Governor Scales.

lSpeciai Telegram 70 inc Disphrn.I
RALEIGH, July 8, 1887.
The shipments OF melons, mainly caute-
loupes, from the eastern counties are now
quite liberal. New York receives the bulk
Of these. Melons this season ripeaed earlier
than ever before.
Sportsmen will be interested in knowing
that the shooting in North Carolina the
coming season will be even above the
average. Partridges are reported rs par.
ticularly abundant.
A belief Is current in some sections that
much Of the disease OF the stomach which
proved so fatal in many cases in the past
sixty DAYS was due to the use OF moldy
or otherwise affected wheat. IL does not
appear that tests were made TO ascertain
the truth OF the belief. The amount OF
disease has been greatly reduced.
Fine rains fell yesterday in several Sec
tions OF the State, aud there are no signs
OF drought or fear OF one.
There appears 10 be considerable specu-
lation in leaf tobacco, and not few persons
have bought for a rise. These look for n
half crop, or two thirds at most, a good
deal OF which Is sure to be Of inferior quail
ity.
The new laboratory at Wake-Forest Col
lege will be completed In time for use at
the next term. The building Is the fourth
which now adorns tae campus. where only
one building stood until 1879. Another
building OF similar design to the llbora-
tory will certainly be constructed soon.
Up to very recent period the engines
on the North Carolina railroad between
Greensboro aud Goldsboro' used only
wood for fuel. Now coal Is used on the
passenger engines, and. ii II learned, will
soon he used on the freight engines also.
II marks the growing scarcity OF timber ill.,
for such uses Immediately on some OF the
lines OF railway. The consumption OF tim
Der has been enormous.
The managers Of the colored State fair
report that their race feels marked interest
in the exhibition next November at Ra-
leigh, and that II will he the best yet made
by tue North Carolina Industrial Associa-
ton.
GOVERNOR sCALEs's HEALTH.
A good many Inquiries have been made
regarding Governor Scales's health. Last
summer it was poor. but this season IL il
quite the reverse. Neuralgia IL the only
ailment which now affects him. His gene
raj health has perhaps never been better
since he began his term.
The papers are filed with news about
remarkable yields OF the wheat and oats,
and very pleasant reading it Is. North
Carolina bought less fertilizer this year
than since 1870. probably, and will buy less
grain than in many years-a clear gain in
both directions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
A Suggestion.

FLUvANNA COUNTY, Va, July ., 1887.
10 TIE Editor Of the Dispatch:
In your paper OF to-day l notice state.
mtnt that about two thirds OF tue liquor
dealers OF your city will pay their license
in coupons, aud those who paid their
license in money have posted signs stating
that "This House Paid its License ia
Money" In behalf of the lovers OF old
Virginia aud those who desire her prosperi-
ty ask that all who pay in money put up
In a conspicuous place this sign. so that we
NAV know who to patronize when we are
in need OF refreshments. Let us patronize
those Of her citizens who are seeking 10
build up the old Common wealth-n those
who would pull her down and destroy her
prosperity.
Stick yonr notices high. so we may know
who are the friends OF Virginia.
ANTI.C Coupon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

"HOn. IGNATIUs DONNELLY Is still
proving that SHAKESPEARE did not write
SBAEsPEARE's plays" II SHAKESPEARE will
avail himself Of the privileges Of the new
Virginia law which allows him to testify
in his own behalf he can easily knock
nONNEIIY ont.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

OUR Fuz.-The New York World OF
yesterday pays to Governor LEE the follow
ing compliment
"GoveTnor Fitzhugh Lee, OF Virginia,
made decided impression at Tammsny
Hall Yesterday. II was his first public ap.
pearance In New York since he rode in the
procession to General Grants tomb. Gov
ornOr Lee is a judicious man and rising
man. IL is as good ~ an exchange OF battle.
flags to have him come North occasionally
AS we have said heretofore. Governor
LEE is 50 popular that II he were put next
year upon the ticket with CLEVELAND the
northern people would rally to his support.
lie is q fayOrite everywhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
Another Reuuien.

Hoods Texas brigade, which, contributed
no small part 10 the magnificent history OF
the Confederate Army Of Northern Vir-
ginia, had It's ANNUAL reunion at Austin
Tart week. OF 1900 OF these Texans who
marched to The fields OF Virginia perhaps
not more than one tenth OF them returned
home, aud Of those more than hall are now
dead. One OF the features OF the occasion
was an eloquent address from Hon. j. ID.
Sayers, himself gallant soldier In the
command, in which, recting the history OF
the brigade, he gave An account OF the cele-
brated episode at the terrible battle OF the
Wilderness, when General Lee, Ia order to
rtestablsh his broken lines, personally
commenced TO lead charge OF the Texas
brigade, but was preyented by the men
themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

To our friend Of the Wing we would say
that though we have never seen a esntena-
nan, we do not pretend TO deny that there
nave been and are centenarlans. Sir Moses
MONTEPIORI for one, lived TO be just hum
dred years old, we think. A distinguished
Enellsbman tried for years to find re-
puied centeDarian who could furnish in
dubitable proof that he was hundred
years old; but never found one. Rich
mond contains eighty thousand persons.
Is theio one centenarian among them who
can prove that he 10 such?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

The Minneapolis Tribune saws: "The
Democratic Chief Justice OF Montana OBJ.
jecis to violin music, card.playing, and pro.
fanity-three OF the most popular Of north
western amusements." And consequently
the Republicans Of Montana are very much
disgrunted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

He has drawn largely upon his priv,tc for
tune for The needs OF the Cnureh in Mexico,
and has contributed literally towards toe
Church funds sent to Rome. Labas,ida y
diplomatic. end Is on good terms with the
Liberal party.
II Ia generally believed that n a cirdinal
Is appointed IN Mexico the red bat will fall
10 Archbishop Lahastida Even the Libe-
rails would be gratifed over such q result.
Sald a priest: ~ think, from all ] can
harm, that this step IL in contemplation.
But In my opinion the Archbishop will not
receive this mark OF favor a. the result OF
n desire at Rome 10 do honor 10 Mexico.
He will receive the red bat because he Is
Labastida, and not because he Is the senior
OF the three archbishops OF this country"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

A London telegram says " England and
Russia have made mutual concessions re-
gmdng the Aighan-boundary question
which it is expected will result in an early
agreement between the two nations.'
Chestnut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

What says Judge BOND as to the follow.
ing extract from the Declaration OF hide
pendence
ale has combined with Others to subject
us 10 u yuIIsufCtIUu fUIrfgu ~ our tOnsu-
tuition and unacknowledged by our laws"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

"Tbou winged and cloud.cleaving min.
ister I've, are taking about the American
Eagle--if you are not satisfied with Mon
days proceedings you are a stupid and
ungratefuI bird.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
BRIEF COMMEN1.

HARPER, the FERDINAND WARD OF Gin.
cinnati, who tired TO corner the wheat
market, is the hero Of cereal story which
will probably end with prison scene.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

John Russell Young denies that he has
Joined the Anti Poverty party. Mr.. Young
believes In poverty within proper hmlia.
lions, and would restrict professional In
comes TO $4,000 year.